IT courses can help you learn programming languages like Python and Java, database management, networking fundamentals, and cybersecurity principles. You can build skills in troubleshooting, system administration, and software development methodologies. Many courses introduce tools such as Git for version control, SQL for database queries, and cloud platforms like AWS or Azure, showing how these skills are applied in real-world IT environments.

Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Software Installation, System Configuration, Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Software Configuration Management, Azure Active Directory, Hyper-V, Enterprise Architecture, System Implementation, Infrastructure Architecture, Configuration Management, IT Infrastructure, Mac OS, Virtual Machines, Microsoft Azure, System Requirements, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Management Consulting, Consulting, Business Consulting, Interviewing Skills, Business Analysis Tools, Estimation, Case Studies, Consultative Approaches, Business Strategy, Analysis, Complex Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Command-Line Interface, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Monitoring, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Virtual Networking, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Security, Network Performance Management, Enterprise Architecture, Virtualization, Network Architecture, Network Routing, Wireless Networks, Network Planning And Design, Infrastructure Security, Ansible, Network Infrastructure, General Networking, IT Automation
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Protocols, Network Analysis, Network Monitoring, Image Analysis, Virtual Machines, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Environment, Open Source Technology, Malware Protection, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation, File Management, Microsoft Windows
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Customer Support, Application Deployment, ChatGPT, Product Support, Customer Inquiries, Customer Service, E-Commerce, Order Management, AI Integrations, Generative AI Agents, Automation, Greeting Customers, User Flows
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Maintainability, ChatGPT, LLM Application, AI literacy, Computer Programming Tools, Bioinformatics, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Information Privacy, Data Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Analysis, Seaborn, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Visualization, Database Management, Query Languages, Data Visualization Software, Matplotlib, Data Storage, Pandas (Python Package), Big Data, Data Science, Relational Databases, Data Management, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, NumPy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, AI Security, Data Persistence, Technical Communication, Risk Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Graph Theory, Deductive Reasoning, Natural Language Processing, Logical Reasoning, Formal Learning
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Organizational Skills, Document Management, Project Management Software, Project Coordination, Telecommuting, Project Management, Productivity Software, Project Documentation, Internal Communications, Data Security, File Management, User Accounts, Information Privacy, Account Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Water Resources, Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Climate Change Adaptation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Advocacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Storage, Data Architecture, Cloud Security, Database Management, Cloud Platforms, Databases, Security Management, User Provisioning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks